Hello again, everybody! This is LuisJM! Back with the fourth episode of my version of Transformers Prime Season 3. Got to say, I really do enjoy writing these beauties. It always gives me the pleasure in continuing something that will build to something completely phenomenal. Course I had to do other stories along the way, whether it be the TFP side story of Invasion where Jasper is attacked. The crossover of Five Nights at Freddy's and the Vocaloid characters in Five Nights of Miku's. And the plan I have by combining the Bioshock franchise with two of my all time favorite shows, Teen Titans and Transformers. Of course, Transformers Infinite is on a long hold because Henry Cerro (FictionFan1024) is predisposed as of this moment. His job is getting to him and he won't be back until February or March. It is getting frustrating for me since we are collaborating on that story and I'm waiting for him to finish with the action scenes of chapter eight while I'm done with nine and ten and going to work on eleven. So this is getting aggressively frustrating for me. Don't worry; you will get the updated chapter of Transformers Infinite when it's out. You have to be patient for a little longer.

Anyways, let's get back to the task at hand. See, this one is going to be a difficult one because I did a story a while back. Mostly it involves a crossover of Transformers Prime and Gunslinger Girl, an anime about a group of girls turned super soldiers for an Italian underground anti Terrorist Corporation. It's back on Netflix if you want to take a look. However it's on Japanese with subtitles so reading it while missing the show itself could be a bitch. Anyways, I did one that involves Elsa de Sica and Jonathan Darby, the father of Jack Darby, since there is the mystery of what happened to Jack's dad during the show. I thought that he went to Italy to find the person that took his brother, Kevin's, life and get his revenge. In this story I made, it is when John and Elsa headed to Jasper to visit the family, only to encounter the Autobot/Decepticon war that his son got dragged into. Can explain more, but that would be to spoil anything I've done. You are welcomed to read it at this time as the story is called 'Transformers Prime: John and Elsa'.

Now that I'm done with that story, I can get started with this episode involving John and Elsa coming back to search for his family after the events of Jasper. It takes place over a month after the invasion and would mostly focus on John and Elsa searching for his family. Problem is that he doesn't know that his wife and son have turned into Cybertronian soldiers and honorary Autobots and that Jack is a new Prime. And once he found out the truth, would he be able to accept it? It's going to be a very intriguing story and all of you can't miss this.

Chapter Notes

Now I did say this before, but I'll say it again…

WARNING!

This story not only takes place after John and Elsa, but during the third season of my Transformers Prime. If you read the season three episodes but didn't read John and Elsa, I suggest you do it now just to catch up on what you missed. However, if you did read John and Elsa and have no idea on what happened after, then read episodes one to three of my version of Transformers Prime Season 3. Last thing I want is for everyone getting confused at what was happening. Now that that little message is out of the way, let's get on to the story!

Disclaimer: I don't own Transformers Prime or Gunslinger Girl

Enjoy!

Transformers Prime Season 3
Episode Four: Family

Previously on Transformers Prime…

Somewhere in Italy is a government-funded organization known as the Social Welfare Agency. One the surface, the SWA is a charity association that gives those with disabilities prosthetic limbs to give them a second chance. But the reality is that it was a minor ploy to keep the public interested. What the Agency is is actually an anti terrorist organization that handles the Italian terrorist from the Republican Faction and the Padania. The way they do it is that they take young girls that are ill, fatally injured, or on the verge of death, give them prosthetic bodies, and turned them into super soldiers programmed to hunt and kill terrorists. With a brainwashing technique known as conditioning, each girl is given a handler to help train them into becoming the perfect weapon. These girls and handlers for a two men unit that is called Fratello, which in Italian is called Siblings, as they work together to remove these terrorists from attacking the country. The downside is that the condition shortens the cyborg lifespan as not all girls live to be in their teens. However, handlers do not condition their girls to the point of death unless it's necessary to control them.

One of these Fratello teams is Jonathan Darby and Elsa de Sica. Jonathan Darby is the husband of June Darby and the father of Jack Darby, who use to of worked for the U.S. military with his brother, Kevin. During the tour in Baghdad, Iraq, there was a car bombing in one of the streets near them. John survived as he was in the Internet Café, but his right ankle was cut very badly and he had to have extensive surgery to remove in infected muscle. Kevin though wasn't so fortunate as he got caught in the blast and was killed in an instant. All that remained was his dog tags that John kept as a grim reminder. John was completely devastated as he and his brother were a close-knit family and would never leave each other's side until that fateful day. When he learned that the bomb that was created is the same ones the Republican Faction used in Italy, he wanted to head down to that country to find the culprits. But due to his medical condition, he was soon discharged from the military. But that doesn't mean that he wasn't going to give up as he packed up all of his things to leave for Italy, but sadly leave his family until he returns from his vengeance. For years he was in Italy snuffing out lackeys and bomb makers to find the killers that took his brother. But at the same time, he was caught by the American embassy and warned him in not interfering with Italian police business or they would deport him back to his country. He was on the verge of loosing what he was working for. Then one day, an agent of the SWA, Jose, came in and gave him a proposition. He told him to join the agency so they can help him find the people responsible for Kevin's death. It was an extremely tempting offer and one he cannot pass up on. But when he went to join the organization, he wasn't expecting anything like girls turning into super soldiers.

Elsa de Sica is a completely different cyborg. She was once a normal young girl with strong ambitions. But then one day, there was an attack in Cantanian when the Republican Faction bombed the government building. Elsa and her family were those within the casualty count as the three family members perished in the blast. Elsa survived but she was in critical condition as she lost her left arm and right eye. When John took the job and saw the girl, he was hesitant in having an innocent kid get turned into a cybernetic soldier. But giving the opportunity, he accepted it and he had the scientists turn her into a cyborg programmed to hunt. Their relationship started off a little rocky, however, they were slowly beginning to form a great partnership between the two. For the past two years, they've been across the European country, putting a stop to the RF wherever they go. However, giving the success, Elsa was pretty much a loner. She never makes friends with the other girls at the agency and always works alone with the exception of her handler. She even has a room for herself as the room is meant for two. John always sees this and really wanted to help her make friends. Still, no matter what he did, he couldn't get her to get along with others.

Then there's John himself. Ever since leaving his family for seven years, he missed them since day one. He promised himself that when he finds his killer, then he'll be back to his family. Yet no matter what he promises himself, he still couldn't get his killer. And because of it, he will never see his family in a long time. Then one day, Jose spoke to him when they were planning an assassination of the chief of police in Florence. Understanding about John and his family, he asked him to stay with his family for a week, since the SWA gave him a break, and to bring Elsa along with him. John was a bit surprised by that, but it feels like a good enough time to visit them for a little bit. After all, he had nothing else to do and he did miss his family so much. So after the mission, John headed back to Jasper, Nevada, his hometown, to see his family with Elsa by his side.

Upon heading back home, he gave his wife and son quite a surprise, as they weren't expecting him coming at all. Not only that, but also having a young girl with him and calling her a fratello. John explained it as best as he could since the world thinks the SWA is a charity organization, providing them little white lies here and there. At first he thinks that being with his family for a little bit wouldn't cause so much trouble. But he was dead wrong on that count.

One day, John and Elsa were with Jack and his fancy looking motorcycle for a little father and son get together. That however was pretty much ruined as an unknown chopper came out of nowhere and attacked them for no apparent reason. They tried to shake the chopper off, but it pursued them to the point where it was impossible. They then headed down to a military weapons depot to hide as John was asking why the chopper was after them. However, the chopper found them and did something unexpected. It transformed into the Decepticon femme known as Airachnid. But not only that, Jack's motorcycle turned into another robot, the Autobot ninja femme known as Arcee. The two duke it out, as the John and Elsa were completely confused of what happened. But then, Airachnid got the drop on her and pinned her to the wall with her webbing, giving the spider bot time to find Jack and the others. This lead to Jack's father being taken and almost killed by her. However, Elsa stopped her and dropped her cover as she held her back with her rifle. Soon enough, Arcee freed herself and aided Elsa into disposing Airachnid, which in turn saved Jack and John. But when the battle was over, John was irate with what transpired and ask questions regarding Arcee. Same goes with Jack as he wanted to know how Elsa was shooting a gun and acting like a soldier. Giving the circumstances, Arcee took John and Elsa to the Autobot Outpost Omega One where all the questions will be answered.

Once they've arrived, Optimus Prime, the Autobot leader, explained to John and Elsa of the existence of Cybertron and the Cybertronians, the Autobot/Decepticon war that tore the planet apart, their arrival on Earth, and when Jack, June, Raf, and Miko came along and aided them on missions. At the same time, John explained about the truth of the Social Welfare Agency, how they take young girls and turned them into loyal cyborgs, the conditioning they had to go through, and where the girls use to have come from. Jack didn't take it kindly with his father, as he was upset that he's still on the search for the killer that took Kevin, the same search that made him leave home and abandon the family in the first place. John was the same as well as he didn't like the fact that his own family is involved in a centuries long war and fear that they could get killed. So they had a fight and walked away to blow off some steam. Thankfully June and Arcee went to Jack and Elsa went to John as they managed to let their heads cool off. And just like that, the two apologized of what they said and made up.

For the past couple of days the John and Elsa accepted the new type of normal as they got along with the Autobots. Elsa especially as she had to go through a couple of things such as Elsa fighting off Vince and his pals that were bullying Raf and Jack, beating Miko in video games, getting by her pranks after beating her, even assisting John by pranking her. So technically, it was a very interesting week for the two. However, things took a turn for the worse as the Decepticons could be involved.

One day, the Decepticons hacked into the Social Welfare Agency's mainframe to steal some serious Intel regarding the organization due to Airachnid discovering where the girl came from. That Intel includes the schematics of the cyborg girls and a list of the girls that are in the agency. It was a difficult time for the SWA as they have no clue who hacked their terminals and if they were working for the Republican Faction or it's the work of some other party. To make matters worse is that Elsa was kidnapped by Dreadwing while she was with Jack and Arcee for a little outing through the desert. From there, she was taken to the Nemesis where Megatron wants to experiment on her, opening her up to see how these cyborgs work.

The Autobots fully understand the situation, giving they know it was the Cons that took both the Intel and Elsa. So they had to get into the Nemesis to stop them from planning to create their own super soldiers to attack Earth. With the help of John, they managed to pinpoint the location of the Decepticon flagship with the tracker embedded in Elsa's body and bridged themselves into the vessel. John joined in too as he had to save his girl from getting dissected by the Cons. Soon enough, the group went on the search as they gone through multiple battles and many twists and turns when rescuing Elsa and retrieving the SWA Intel. Optimus also got involved as he battled Megatron, the Decepticon leader, from the flagship to the Energon mine. The battle was incredibly fierce as Megatron almost had the upper hand. But a free Elsa aided in stopping Megatron with anything in her disposal and in the end burying him into the rubber of the mine. Megatron though demanded Elsa to end him, but she didn't, as she can't kill someone that won't fight back. It was a big mistake as he decided to shoot the one person that's within the group while they are leaving. That person was John Darby. When Elsa turned to see Megatron about to fire on her handler, she did the most selfless of things. She shoved John out of the way to take a bullet for him, or a dark energon energy blast. Though that save almost cost Elsa her life as the dark energon was poisoning her from the inside and wouldn't last so long. So they had to perform an emergency energon transfusion, as Arcee became the donor, saving her life. But there were questions regarding the effects of her body with the energon as she was part cyborg. Still, John has to keep a close watch on her if any changes progressed.

In the end, the Autobots saved the day and John and Elsa were reunited while the Intel of the Social Welfare Agency was secured. As they were going to make their leave, John asked Optimus to watch over his family when he's away, a part of which the Prime promised. However it will soon change as one day can alter lives, for the worse…

The day of the Invasion…

It was a nice and pleasant day in the countryside of Italy, where the sun to shining down and not a cloud in the sky. Down the paved road, a 1976 black Harley Davidson Café Sportster XLCR road down the road as Blue Oysters Cult, 'Burning for You' was playing through the radio. On that bike, there was a man in his early forties with short black hair underneath his helmet and crystal clear blue eyes, wearing a leather jacket and a brace on his right knee. The one that was in back of him was a young girl of nine years with blond hair that's styled into two long back braids and dark green eyes, wearing a dark green long sleeve polo jacket with white lines on the zipper, collar, bottom hem and cuffs on the end of the sleeves, and a short button down light brown skirt that goes down to her mid thighs, a pair of brown leather boots with long white stockings, and an Amati violin case strapped to her back. Those two are known as Jonathan Darby and Elsa de Sica, one of the fratello teams from the Social Welfare Agency. They were finishing off on a mission in Pescara and are heading back to the agency after the assignment. Of course, they aren't fully aware of what is truly happening to the world around them. As they were riding, John peeked back to Elsa and told her and she was loosening the grip around his waist.

John Darby: "Hold on tight, Elsa. Don't want you to fall off the bike."

Elsa looked to him and realized that she was loosing her grip to her handler.

Elsa de Sica: "Yes, John."

So she held on tighter as she was enjoying the warm embrace of John. As they were riding, John peeked to her and decided to continue the conversation.

John Darby: "You did an excellent job back there in Pescara. The Padania is getting tough on the Agency. I'm surprised that you were able to hold them off while I got the key witnesses to safety."

Elsa just smiled warmly and told him that it was nothing.

Elsa de Sica: "You don't need to thank me, John. Henrietta and Rico did taught me a few things on long distance sniping and close quarters combat. The Padania are a tricky group if you ask me and if it weren't for their training, I would've been a goner.

John just laughed it off and was pleased that Elsa has finally opened up to the other girls. Once, Elsa was an old fashioned stick in the mud that distance herself with the other girls, working for herself. Now, after the trip in Jasper, she has changed into a whole new persona, making friends with the girls and mingled with them. She even teamed up with a few of the girls and she worked together with them. Course this was because the trip to see John's family changed the two completely. For it was there that they have met the Autobots and they had to save the Agency when the Decepticons took their Intel and Elsa for experimentation. But then, there was the last few moments when Elsa had to save John and took Megatron's dark energon cannon for him. The Autobots managed to save her life with an energon infusion, but there were some side effects with the energon as it affected Elsa's body. But that's for another time.

John Darby: "You would've… But I'm glad that you have friends helping you out. You even got a picture of us at the monument of Pescara after the mission."

Elsa smiled, as she was pleased with another memento from the mission.

Elsa de Sica: "And it is a lovely portrait of us at the monument. However, it is nothing compared to the one we took with your family, and the Autobots."

John heard that and laughed a little. He remembered that the time they were leaving, he decided to make the last moments memorable by taking the photo of him and Elsa with his family and the Autobots. It's the most precious thing that she will ever remember even after the conditioning is spent. However just the thought of his family with the Autobots worries him as they were in the middle of this intergalactic war that lasted for centuries while the human race doesn't know of their existence. He's just concerned that his wife and son would become the casualties of this war and scared of what would happen. But Optimus did assure him that his family will be well protected and would be safe under their care. Still, it is uneasy to see them getting hurt by the Decepticons, or worse.

Elsa de Sica: "John? John?"

The handler blinked as he turned to Elsa with a look of concern.

Elsa de Sica: "Is everything all right? You got awfully quiet for a moment there."

John sighed and explained his thoughts while driving down the road.

John Darby: "Sorry. It's just that I've been thinking about my family lately and what they are going through. You know, the whole alien war between two factions of metal transforming robots. After Kevin got killed, I only have my family for support and when I left, it felt like I turned my back to them. Then I soon come back and discovered that they are taking part in some eternity long war that will harm them. I fear of what would happen if these Decepticons and Megatron got to them."

Elsa heard that and understands what he was going through. Leaving his family is one thing, but coming back realizing his family is now part of a dangerous war from space is another. But she is the voice of reason and soothed her handler into the whole mess.

Elsa de Sica: "I know it was a lot to take in. But Optimus did promise that June and Jack will be taken care of. After all, they did keep them safe while you were away and they seem to be happy with them. I sure when we come back, they will still be fine. Just give the Autobots a chance."

John heard her advice and decided to keep it that way.

John Darby: "Whatever you say Elsa. Still feel nervous with the whole alien war."

The two kept on driving down the road as they noticed a huge complex with multiple buildings. That complex is the Social Welfare Agency, where it looks like a charity organization on the outside, but is an anti terrorist facility on the inside. This is where they take young girls on the verge of death and turn them into cybernetic super soldiers to fight the terrorists of Italy. As soon as they entered the complex, John headed straight to the girls dormitory and parked at the entranceway.

John Darby: "Well Elsa, this is where you get off. I have to get back to the office to type down the recent report of the mission. I wouldn't want you to get bored with me doing a simple desk job."

Elsa simply got off John's Harley and smiled to him.

Elsa de Sica: "It's all right John. I don't mind sitting by watching you working on a report. But I still have to speak to the other girls on the mission. They always enjoy my adventures with you."

John smiled about that and was happy to have her make friends with the other girls, when before she didn't want to speak with anyone. Just then, he had a great idea and told his girl about it.

John Darby: "Say Elsa, I got the next day off. Let's say you and I go to Rome so we can have a nice lunch and sightseeing. We might even head down to that gelato parlor you wanted to try. My treat."

Elsa looked to him and smiled a warm and pleasant smile.

Elsa de Sica: "I would like that."

Just as things were going to be perfect for the two, John's cell phone rang and ruined the moment. John looked down to his phone attached to his belt buckle and gave a deep sigh before looking back to his girl.

John Darby: "Hold on for a second, Elsa."

She nodded and waited while John took his cell out and placed it on his ear.

John Darby: "Hello?" … "Ah, Jose, good to hear you." … "Where am I? I just got into the Agency, dropping off Elsa. Why?" … "What? No, I haven't watched the news. Elsa and I left Pescara hours ago." … "Okay, I'll be there in a second."

He then hung up the phone as Elsa looked on in worry.

Elsa de Sica: "Something wrong, John?"

He turned to Elsa and explained as much as he could.

John Darby: "Jose called and said that I have to get back to the administration building to see something. He didn't explain what or why. Guess it could be another Padania attack. We've been getting plenty more of them as of late. Just stay put while I check on what Jose wants me to see."

Elsa gave a quick nod and said her farewell.

Elsa de Sica: "Yes, John. Don't take too long."

John gave a quick smirk and a salute before driving off to the Administration building. As soon as he was gone, Elsa walked to the entrance and opened the door to get to her room. But as she was entering, she saw two girls approaching her with a look of worry. One was a little younger than her with brown bob cut hair and light brown eyes. The other older then her with long blonde hair that's tied into two long pigtails and blue eyes. They were Henrietta and Triela, two of Elsa's closest friends. She saw them coming to her as Henrietta called out her name.

Henrietta: "Elsa!"

She looked to the two stopping in front of her and was a little confused on what's going on.

Elsa de Sica: "Henrietta? Triela? What's gong on? Why the scared looks on your faces?"

Triela then approached her and told her to come with them.

Triela: "You have to come with us. It's vital!"

Now Elsa was getting more confused then ever.

Elsa de Sica: "Vital? What are you talking about? What's happening?"

The two looked to each other and was surprised that she was in the dark with what's going on. Henrietta then turned to her and explained that situation.

Henrietta: "You don't know? It's Jasper. It's all over the new!"

Elsa blinked as that last sentence got her attention.

Elsa de Sica: "What?"

Returning to John, he was already in the administration building and was looking for Jose who called him to come immediately. He didn't explain why, but he said that it was very grave. Walking down the hall, he approached the door to the cafeteria, as he said that he's waiting for him. The moment he got through the door, he was surprised with all the other handlers gathered around and was intently watching something. Looking around, he spotted a man in his thirties with dark hair and blue eyes. That person is Jose Croce, a former officer with the Carabinieri and a member of the Social Welfare Agency. Seeing him, he approached him and was pleased to see him.

John Darby: "Jose, nice to see you again. What's up! Why is everyone here?"

Jose looked to him with worried eyes and could tell that he has no clue.

Jose: "Have you heard from your hometown yet?"

John raised an eyebrow and was a little confused.

John Darby: "You mean Jasper? No. I was riding through the road leaving Pescara. It was a long ride. Why did you ask?"

Jose then pointed to the TV everyone was watching and told him to see it.

Jose: "Take a good look at the television. There's something you might want to see."

John was still confused and didn't know what's going on. But turning to the TV that everyone was watching, he soon noticed something that looked like a war going on. At first he thought that it was another random attack by the Republican Faction or the Padania. However, when he walked close, he could see what looks like the American military battling… Decepticons? It can't be. They never reveal themselves like that. As he was getting through the group to get a closer look, he could hear the newscaster explaining the situation.

"What started out as a simple evacuation of a small town turned into an all out war straight from a movie. These metal robots started the attack where sources believe that they all came from the mysterious tower that appeared from that white light. No one knows of why this tower appeared or where the light came from, but there are those that believe that these metal beings came from outer space."

As soon as he got close, he could see that BBC World News was showing this footage with a title below it that shocked him completely. 'The Invasion of Jasper'. Seeing this, John blinked his eyes and didn't know what to think.

John Darby: "Oh no…"

Back in the girl's dormitory, the cyborgs were gathered in the rec room, watching the same thing their handlers are watching. It's the same news the men were watching as the look on in horror. Elsa especially as she knew that town that was attacked is Jasper and the invaders were Decepticons.

"The United States military held on as much as they could, but they were overwhelmed by the robots weapons. Right now, we have no indication on the number of casualties within that town. However, we do know that the number is quite numerous."

Elsa looked on with the look of freight and couldn't believe what she was seeing. She's looking at Jasper, Nevada, John's hometown, the very place where they visited his family and the Autobots, get torn apart right before her eyes. It was something she would never expect. But there it is, clear as day. Triela watched next to her and explained about what's happening on the news.

Triela: "They've been airing this for hours on end. Saying that aliens have attacked Earth, placing some tower close to that town and invading it like it's their own. And to think the RF or Padania were tough. These aliens are far worse then them!"

Henrietta was on the other side of Elsa as she turned to her with worry.

Henrietta: "Elsa, what are these aliens. Do you know anything about them?"

Elsa looked to the Decepticons attacking the US military and knew that the secret war is out.

Elsa de Sica: "I'm afraid I do…"

Back to John, he looked to the news intently and never thought he would see something like this ever. Footage of the Decepticons attacking the military got him scared as he could see a live aerial footage of an energy dome placed over the town and the alien tower. At the same time, the newscaster explained the situation further.

"The military did send out back up to help EVAC the remaining population while providing all the firepower needed. But the aliens stopped them by placing an energy dome over the town of Jasper to not only prevent the back up from getting in, but the others to go out. Right now, the back up unit is surrounding the dome and on stand by until something happens. The U.S. government and the Pentagon has issued a Death Con One, the highest level of terrorism, while multiple curfews and military presence have been enforced throughout the states. As for the occupants within that dome, it difficult to tell because all communication within the town has been cut off from the rest of the world. Our prayers and thoughts to all those that are still surviving in that town."

John looked to all the news and was completely confused then ever.

John Darby: "Wha… What is this? What's going on? I this some kind of a sick joke?!"

Just on cue, someone came in and answer John's own confusion.

Jean: "This is no joke, John."

John turned to his left to see another man in his thirties walking to him with blond hair, blue eyes, and a suit. That person was Jean, Jose's brother and member of the SWA as well. He walked up to John and told him what exactly happened.

Jean: "This happened hours ago while you were coming back from your mission in Pescara. Some unknown threat appeared into your own hometown and attacked it without mercy. We don't know much about them, but what we do know so far is that they have weapons beyond anything we can comprehend. The news of this attack has been spreading all across the board and the world leaders are getting nervous over the whole thing. So much so, that the Italian Government is pretty much on edge over these attack and is asking for the SWA's cooperation."

John listened to this and was trying to process all that has happened. But then, there was another thing that started to plague him. His family. Just as he thought about it, he turned to Jean and asked him about it."

John Darby: "What about my family? They live in Jasper! Did they call me or something? I need to know!"

Jean turned his head away and decided to give him the news.

Jean: "I'm sorry John, but your family haven't called the agency, let alone you since the attack. All communication from that town was cut off since these aliens placed that dome over it. Giving what we have witnessed, I believe that you will assume the worse and accept the loss."

John stood there in complete silence as he heard what Jean just said. Blinking, he shook his head and didn't think this was real.

John Darby: "No… No, that's not true. I won't believe it! My family is out there and I am worried about them!"

Jose could see him starting to get upset and tried to calm him down.

Jose: "John, please listen to reason. Even if you believe your family is alive, no one would've survived an attack as what we saw on the news. And with all communications down in that town, there's no telling if your family is still alive or not."

John turned to his friend and slowly walked to him and explains to him something.

John Darby: "A friend of my family's promised me that he will protect them until I come back. He told me that they will be safe while I'm away. There is no way that they would get killed."

Jose sighed and decided to let it all out.

Jose: "I know it's hard to believe, but you have to accept the fact. There is a strong possibility that your family has perished."

Hearing that, John felt that like a freight train. Deep down, he started to feel that truth ever since his unexpected visit with the Autobots and when Elsa was taken by the Cons. But he knows that deep down that his family is safe. He knows it. He just hope that what Jose and Jean said isn't true and that his family is isn't dead. Just as he was contemplating it, the TV went into complete static and the group looked to it to see what has happened. That's then the Decepticon logo showed up and shined on the screen. Everyone looked on and realized what it was.

Marco: "Hey, isn't that…"

Hillshire: "Looks like that logo we've seen when our mainframe was hack. But that's not possible. You don't think that…"

Just then, the screen showed a face of a metal robot with crimson red optics and sharp teeth, and a metal chest that have the same Decepticon logo. Everyone looked on and was confused by it. But John looked to it and knew who it was.

Megatron: "People of Earth, I am Megatron, leader of the Decepticons. And I am here to deliver an important message. Your world leaders have been lying to you. Since the dawn of time you have believed that there was no extraterrestrial life beyond this planet. You were wrong… There is intelligent life in the farthest reaches of space, and they are right here on this planet."

As they were watching, Jose looked to John and spoke to him about it.

Jose: "John, when you were trying to get the Intel back from us, did you know that the ones that took our Intel were these robot invaders?"

John looked a little nervous as he answered as much as he could.

John Darby: "Maybe…"

As he said that, Megatron continued to speak to the humans of Earth.

Megatron: "For years we have hidden in this planet in secrecy. That is of course until what happened recently with the attack in the small town. Now some of you might be wondering why? Why would I attack a small human town? Well the answer is quite simple really. You see, our planet was consumed by war. A war that had ultimately cost us our home. So we decided to leave that planet and find one that was suitable to our liking and have the very fuel source we need. This planet is perfect for our kind. There is only one problem, though. Human kind seems to have this planet in their control. You filthy organics infest this planet with your selfish actions and continuous pollution, and believe that you are the dominant force within the galaxy. That is where you're mistaken…"

Back in the girl's dormitory, the cyborgs watched the same thing as Megatron continued his threats.

Megatron: "Let me warn you that what happened to a small town was only the beginning. Soon, my forces will spread throughout this planet and destroy everything in their path. Your cities won't be safe, your homes won't be safe, you're friends won't be safe, your family won't be safe, YOU won't be safe. We will drown this world in flames and within the ashes a new empire will rise up. And if you survive the attack, rest assured, you will be of use to our cause."

The girls watched this as some of them were scared over this vicious leader. But Elsa, she was different. She was kidnapped by the Cons, almost experimented on her, and she was hit by the dark energon blaster that almost killed her. She tightened her fists and was seething in the teeth, knowing that this was bound to happen. With a quick pivot, she stormed out of the cafeteria and into her room, wanting to be alone. Henrietta saw her leave and tries to go after her.

Henrietta: "Elsa?"

But before she could leave, Triela stopped her by placing a hand on her shoulder and told her to leave her alone.

Triela: "Let her be, Henrietta. She needs some time to herself."

Henrietta looked to her and thought maybe it would be a good idea to give her some time. Turning back to the TV, the group watched on as Megatron finishes his speech.

Back to the John…

Megatron: "One way or another. The dawn of human kind is at an end. The rise of the Decepticons has begun!"

Megatron laughed very viciously before the screen went to static. Once it returned to BBC News, the newscaster was confused as everyone else as he kept his cool and continued with what just happened. Once Megatron's speech has ended, Ferro came in and told everyone to come with her.

Ferro: "I want everyone to follow me ASAP. Lorenzo is setting up an emergency meeting at the board room to discuss about this uneventful attack in the US."

Everyone turned to her and decided to follow her advice. As they all left the cafeteria, John remained there, completely transfixed on the screen. Jose saw him standing there and asks him to come.

Jose: "Come on John, we have to hurry."

John though remained where he was and decided to stay put while answering him without turning.

John Darby: "You go on ahead. I'll catch up as soon as I could. I need to be alone with my thoughts…"

Jose could see him watching the television and decided to leave him alone for a while. He does need time to process what just happened. As soon as he left the cafeteria, John was all alone as he stumbled to a nearby chair and leaned on it. It's almost moments ago that everything was normal. Finishing up on a mission and returning to the agency. But when he got back, things changed for the worse. He saw on the news that his hometown of Jasper is attacked by the Decepticons and Megatron is threatening to the rule the planet. Never in his wildest dreams that it would happen, but it did. And what about his family? What happened to them? Have they perished? Did they survive? Shouldn't they call by now? Many questions were swirling in his head. He knew that Optimus promised that they will be safe, but now that this happened, there's no telling if his family is safe or not. Tightening the top of the chair, tears were coming down his face, as he was getting a little angry.

John Darby: "My home… My family… June… Jack… How could this have happened? Optimus promised that he will take care of them. He did. Then why did my town get attacked? Why did I see Decepticons attacking Jasper? This doesn't make sense! Why? Why? Why?! WHY?!"

That last question, he turned and tossed the chair up to the screen, shattering the glass on impact and destroying it completely. He took a breather, but was kneeling on the floor, upset of what transpired while a part of him hoped that his family made it out of there safely.

Meanwhile, Elsa was in her room, in the same predicament as John. She was at her desk as she put her arms on top of her sulking head. Though cyborgs only cry when they are put under for surgery, Elsa could not shed a tear for the news of Jasper being invaded. Looking up to the collection of pictures on the wall, she could see the one on the desk that showed her and John with his family and Jack's friends in the front, while the Autobots were in the back. It was taken when the two were going to head back to Italy. Of all the places she went to, Jasper was her all time favorite because of the Autobots saving her on a couple of occasions. Now looking at the picture, it has become a grim reminder over what just transpired moments ago. Getting a deep sigh, her only thought is the safety of Jack and his friends.

Elsa de Sica: "Please Jack… Please be safe…"

That's the first chapter of Episode Four of my version of Transformers Prime Season 3. Do you like it? What did you think? I know it's just the first chapter, but it's a good start in another great episode. Not to mention a bit of a recap of the John and Elsa story for those of you that didn't read it. Now in the next chapter, it will take place over a month ago as we get to see the Autobots, Decepticons, and John and Elsa. But not all together, oh no. They will be in separate parts of the chapter, one of which takes place in an episode of Gunslinger Girl. You just need to wait and see. Please Review.